Job Description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $33.77.

• Johns Manville McPherson, KS facility is looking for an Electrician Apprentice to join the team.
• The incumbent inspects, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, systems, buildings, facilities and physical structures. Must be a specialist in job classification and be able to assist, under supervision, in other job skills when it is a requisite for job completion. Working with complex blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, and from general verbal and written instructions, according to established operating procedures, performs the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance, and Protection.
• Who We Are Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
• .Compensation The base hourly rate for this position is $33.77.
• Johns Manville McPherson, KS facility is looking for an Electrician Apprentice to join the team. The incumbent inspects, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, systems, buildings, facilities and physical structures. Must be a specialist in job classification and be able to assist, under supervision, in other job skills when it is a requisite for job completion. Working with complex blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, and from general verbal and written instructions, according to established operating procedures, performs the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance, and Protection.
• .What We Offer: The starting rate is $33.77
• Shift info: Monday – Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM with adjustments as work requires
• Vacation Benefits: Employees earn 8 hours of vacation per month beginning the 1st day of the month after hire, to a maximum of 80 hours in the first year
• Excellent medical benefits: coverage starts on the 1st day of the month after employment begins
• A welcoming team, the McPherson facility is recognized as one of the top JM facilities within the Insulation Systems Division. We recently went through an expansion and continue to exceed plant goals and objectives
• Your Day-to-Day: Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.

Works in a professional manner with all employees.

Plans and lay out work assignments to accomplish them with maximum efficiency.

Prepares, reads, interprets, and follows basic blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, making all measurements and calculations necessary to complete job.

Performs all types of available maintenance and repair work that is essential to efficient operation of the plant.

Make welds, brazes, cuts, solders, and silver-solders all grades and types of metal from difficult positions and hard-to-reach locations in an efficient and workmanship-like manner.

Fills out work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, time distribution material usage, etc., and performs other clerical duties necessary to maintain proper records relative to the work performed.

Assists with inspections on machinery and equipment while in operation, diagnosing faulty operation.Periodically inspects and makes necessary adjustments or repairs to plant fire protection system, including alarms and auxiliary devices.

Uses hand and power tools of all kinds, as well as a variety of measuring and testing instruments.

Adheres to all NFPA 70E requirements including CPR certification (specific only to Electricians).

Apprentices must attend all scheduled classes at the time offered by HCC. If Apprentices must attend classes during their normal work schedule, they will be paid for the time missed in 4-, 8-, or 12-hour intervals. Travel time and expenses to and from HCC will not be reimbursed.

It is understood that an Apprentice will not be assigned unfamiliar work without supervision of another Maintenance employee or technical leader.

Classes required for completion include:

AE100 - AC/DC Circuits

AE105 - Industrial Wiring

ME110 - Fundamentals of Motor Controls

AE150 - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

AS152 - Data Communications

AE155 - Electrical Maintenance

AE200 - Variable Frequency Drives and Electric Motors

AE202 - Actuator/Sensor Systems

AE205 - Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers

AE250 - Distributed/Integrated Control Systems

AE252 - Control Systems Development

AE255 - Industrial Robotics

AE101 - Digital Multimeter Principles

AE210 - Industrial HMI Design & Integration

Classes will be taken in association with the Automation Engineer Technology track at HCC. Classes may be switched, added, or removed from the list above due to program changes at HCC, scheduling conflicts, or class availability. Johns Manville has the right to make changes to the apprentice’s schedule at its discretion. Tuition will be paid through the Johns Manville McPherson plant

Employee’s job performance must be considered in good standing.

Employee must maintain a grade point average (GPA), both for the academic term and the overall program, of at least 2.5 out of 4.0. Cost for classes during any academic term where the employee’s GPA falls below this level will not be paid. Employee will continually remain in regular full-time employment status with JM.

What You Bring to the Team:

Electrician experience, preferred

Knowledge in PLC and drive configuration

Knowledge of Ethernet networking

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with a variety of individuals

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Please Keep in Mind If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.